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belittle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈlɪtl/
принижать (prinizhat)

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

"He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior."

"Он часто унижал своих коллег, чтобы почувствовать себя выше." (On chasto unizhal svoikh kolleg, chtoby pochuvstvovat' sebya vyshe.)
belligerent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
агрессивный (agressivny)

Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight.

"She became belligerent when the waiter got her order wrong."

"Она стала агрессивной, когда официант ошибся с её заказом." (Ona stala agressivnoy, kogda ofitsiant oshibsya s yeyo zakazom.)
bemoan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈmoʊn/
сожалеть (sozhalet)

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

"Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film."

"Критики сожалели о недостатке разнообразия в фильме." (Kritiki sozhaleli o nedostatke raznoobraziya v filme.)
bemused definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bɪˈmjuːzd/
озадаченный, сбитый с толку (ozadachennyy, sbityy s tolkul)

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

"She looked bemused when he asked the strange question."

"Она выглядела озадаченной, когда он задал странный вопрос." (Ona vyhlyadela ozadachennoy, kogda on zadal strannyy vopros.)
adjective C1
/ˈbɛndi/
гибкий (gibkiy)

Easily curved or flexible.

"The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup."

"Гибкая трубочка сделала питье из стакана легче." (Gibkaya trubochka sdelala pit'ye iz stakana legche.)
Benefactor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɛnɪˌfæktər/
меценат, благодетель (metsenat, blagodyetel)

a person who gives money or help to a cause or individual

"The school received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor."

"Школа получила большое пожертвование от анонимного мецената." (Shkola poluchila bol'shoe pozhertvovanie ot anonimnogo metsenata.)
benevolence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bəˈnɛvələns/
благотворительность (blagotvoritel'nost')

the quality of being kind and generous

"Her benevolence toward the poor inspired many others to help."

"Ее благотворительность к бедным вдохновила многих помочь." (Eyo blagotvoritel'nost' k bednym vdokhnovila mnogikh pomoch'.)
benevolent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bəˈnɛvələnt/
благожелательный (blagozhelatel'nyy)

well-meaning and kindly; generous

"The benevolent teacher helped students beyond the classroom."

"Добросердечный учитель помогал ученикам за пределами класса." (Dobrosedechnyy uchitel' pomogal uchenikam za predelami klassa.)
benign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bɪˈnaɪn/

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

"The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign."

bequeath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈkwiːð/
завещать (zaveshchat)

to leave something, especially property or money, to someone in a will

"He bequeathed his entire estate to his children."

"Он завещал все свое имущество своим детям." (On zaveshchal vse svoe imushchestvo svoim detyam.)
berate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈreɪt/
ругать (rugat')

to scold or criticize angrily

"The teacher berated the student for being late."

"Учитель отругал ученика за опоздание." (Uchitel' otrugal uchenika za opozdanie.)
bereave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈriːv/
потерять близкого человека (poteryat' blizkogo cheloveka)

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

"She was bereaved of her husband last year."

"Она потеряла своего мужа в прошлом году." (Ona poteryala svoego muzha v proshlom godu.)
Bereaved definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bɪˈriːvd/
опечаленный утратой (opechalennyy utratoy)

suffering the loss of a loved one through death

"The bereaved mother wept silently at the funeral."

"Опережающая мать тихо плакала на похоронах." (Operedzhayushchaya mat' tikho plakala na pokhoronakh.)
bereavement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɪˈriːvmənt/

The state of having lost a loved one through death.

"She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement."

bereft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bɪˈrɛft/
лишенный (lishennyy)

Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

"After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust."

"После предательства он почувствовал себя лишенным надежды и доверия." (Posle predatel'stva on pochuvstvoval sebya lishennym nadezhdy i doveriya.)
berserk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bəˈzɜːrk/
сумасшедший (sumasshedshiy)

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

"The fans went berserk when their team won the championship."

"Фанаты сошли с ума, когда их команда выиграла чемпионат." (Fanaty soshli s uma, kogda ikh komanda vyigrala chempionat.)
Berth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɜːrθ/
спальное место / место швартовки (spal'noe mesto / mesto shvartovki)

A place to sleep on a ship or train; a ship's allocated place at a dock.

"They reserved a lower berth on the overnight train."

"Они забронировали нижнюю койку на ночном поезде." (Oni zabronirovali nizhnyuyu koyku na nochnom poyezde.)
beset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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beset

verb C1
/bɪˈsɛt/

to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides

"The village was beset by constant floods."

besiege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈsiːdʒ/
осаждать (osazhdat)

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

"The city was besieged by enemy troops."

"Город был осаждён вражескими войсками." (Gorod byl osazhdjon vrazheskimi voyskami.)
bestow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈstoʊ/
даровать (darovat)

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

"The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers."

"Король даровал награды храбрым солдатам." (Korol' daroval nagrady khrabrym soldatam.)
Betrayer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɪˈtreɪər/
предатель; изменник (predatel', izmen'nik)

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

"The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences."

"Предатель был разоблачен и столкнулся с серьезными последствиями." (Predatel' byl razoblachen i stolknulsya s seryoznymi posledstviyami.)
bewilder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈwɪldər/
смущать (smushchat)

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

"The complex instructions bewildered the students."

"Сложные инструкции озадачили студентов." (Slozhnye instruktsii ozadachili studentov.)
bibliography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/
библиография (bibliografiya)

a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work

"The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end."

"Доклад включает подробную библиографию в конце." (Doklad vklyuchayet podrobnuyu bibliografiyu v kontse.)
bicker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbɪkər/
ссориться по мелочам (ssorit'sya po melocham)

To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.

"The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake."

"Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта." (Deti nachali sporit' iz-za poslednego kuska torta.)
bigot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɪɡ.ət/
фанатик (fanatik)

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

"He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views."

"Его называли фанатиком, потому что он отказался слушать мнения других." (Ego nazyvali fanatikom, potomu chto on otkazalsya slushat' mneniya drugikh.)
bigotry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɪɡətri/
нетерпимость (neterpimost)

Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.

"Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs."

"Её нетерпимость мешала ей принимать людей с другими убеждениями." (Eё neterpimost meshal a yey prinimat' lyudey s drugimi ubezhdeniyami.)
bilateral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/
двусторонний (dvustoronniy)

Involving two sides, parties, or countries.

"The two nations signed a bilateral trade agreement."

"Два государства подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение." (Dva gosudarstva podpisali dvustoronnee torgovoe soglashenie.)
bilateral negotiations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/
двусторонние переговоры (dvustoronniye peregovory)

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

"Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes."

"Двусторонние переговоры решают споры." (Dvustoronniye peregovory reshayut spory.)
Bile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/baɪl/
желчь (zhelch)

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

"The liver produces bile to help digest fats."

"Печень вырабатывает желчь, чтобы помочь переваривать жиры." (Pechyen' vyrabotayvet zhelch', chtoby pomoch' perevarivat' zhiry)
biodiversity preservation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən
сохранение биоразнообразия (soxranenie bioraznoobraziya)

The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.

"Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance."

"Сохранение биоразнообразия критически важно для экологического баланса." (Sohranenie bioraznoobraziya kriticheski vazhno dlya ekologicheskogo balansa.)
Biosphere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/
биосфера (biosfera)

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

"Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere."

"Изменение климата влияет на всю биосферу." (Izmenenie klimata vliyayet na vsyu biosferu.)
birthright definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
право по рождению (pravo po rozhdeniyu)

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

"Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual."

"Свобода считается правом по рождению каждого человека." (Svoboda schitayetsya pravom po rozhdeniyu kazhdogo cheloveka.)
Biting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
язвительный / острый (yazvitel'nyy / ostryy)

harsh, sharp, or severely critical; capable of causing physical or emotional pain

"The critic’s biting remarks left the actor speechless."

"Язвительные замечания критика оставили актера без слов." (Yazvitelnye zamechaniya kritika ostavili aktera bez slov.)
Bitter Gourd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/
горькая дыня (gorkaya dynya)

a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties

"Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels."

"Горькая дыня отлично подходит для контроля уровня сахара в крови." (Gorkaya dynya otlichno podkhodit dlya kontrolya urovnya sakhara v krovi.)
Biz definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɪz/
бизнес (biznes)

business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity

"He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years."

"Он занимается ресторанным бизнесом уже двадцать лет." (On zanimayetsya restoran'nym biznesom uzhe dvadtsat' let.)
Black plum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blæk plʌm/
черная слива (chernaya sliva)

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

"I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard."

"Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду." (Ya sorval neskol'ko svezhikh chernykh sliv s dereva v nashem sadu.)
Black Salt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blæk sɔːlt/
черная соль (chernaya sol)

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

"Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad."

"Добавьте щепотку черной соли, чтобы улучшить вкус фруктового салата." (Dobav'te shchepotku chernoy soli, chtoby uluchshit' vkus fruktovogo salata.)
blacken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈblækən/
чернить (chernit)

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

"Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls."

"Дым от огня начал чернить стены." (Dym ot ognya nachal chernit steny)
adjective C1
/ˈbleɪmləs/
безупречный (bezuprechniy)

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

"She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation."

"Она оставалась спокойной и безупречной на протяжении всего расследования." (Ona ostavalas' spokoynoy i bezuprechnoĭ na protyazhenii vsego rassledovaniya.)
blanch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/blæntʃ/
побледнеть (poblednet')

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

"She blanched at the sight of blood."

"Она побледнела, увидев кровь." (Ona poblednela, uvidyev krov'.)
blare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/blɛər/
издавать громкий звук (izdavat' gromkiy zvuk)

to make a loud, harsh sound

"The car horns blared all night."

"Гудки машин гремели всю ночь." (Gudki mashin gremeli vsyu noch'.)
blasphemy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
богохульство (bogokhul'stvo)

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

"In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense."

"В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением." (V nekotorykh stranakh bogokhul'stvo yavlyaetsya nakazuemym prestupleniyem.)
blatant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbleɪtənt/
очевидный (ochevidny)

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

"The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public."

"Явное пренебрежение компанией правилами безопасности вызвало гнев общественности." (Yavnoe prenenizhenie kompaniy pravila bezopasnosti vyzvalo gnev obshchestvennosti.)
blemish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/
пятно (pyatno)

a small flaw or mark that spoils the appearance of something

"The mirror had a small blemish on its surface."

"На поверхности зеркала было небольшое пятно." (The mirror had a small blemish on its surface.)
blight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blaɪt/
мор (mor)

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

"The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops."

"Засуха была мором для урожая фермера." (Zasukha byla morom dlya urozha fermera.)
blighted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈblaɪtɪd/
опустошённый (opustoschyonny)

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

"The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents."

"Опустошённый район был заброшен большинством жителей." (Opustoschyonny rayonn byl zabroshen bolshinstvom zhiteley.)
Bliss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blɪs/
блаженство (blazhentsvo)

Perfect happiness or great joy.

"The couple enjoyed a moment of pure bliss on their wedding day."

"Пара наслаждалась моментом чистого блаженства в день своей свадьбы." (Para naslazhdalas momentom chistogo blazhentsva v den' svoey svad'by.)
Blister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblɪs.tər/
мозоль (mozol)

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

"The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel."

"Новые туфли вызвали болезненную мозоль на её пятке." (Novye tufli vyzvali boleznennuyu mozol' na yei pyatke.)
bloat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bloʊt/
раздуваться (razzduvat'sya)

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

"Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach."

"Слишком много фастфуда может раздуть ваш живот." (Slishkom mnogo fastfuda mozhet razdut' vash zhivot.)
bloated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbloʊtɪd/
вздутый (vzdutyy)

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

"After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable."

"После большого обеда он почувствовал себя вздутым и неудобным." (Posle bol'shogo obeda on pochuvstvoval sebya vzdutym i neudobnym.)